Youth Voices Forum Recap: Centering Health & Relationships When Schools Reopen
Ashley McAllister
Jul 27, 2020
On June 29, 2020, Oregon School-Based Health Alliance Student Health Advocates organized an online youth forum to gather feedback about current Oregon Department of Education policies and guidelines for school re-opening. 15 high school youth from across the state joined for a conversation about how to center health and relationships within health protocols, instructional time, and mental health...
OSBHA July Newsletter
Ashley McAllister
Jul 21, 2020
In our July newsletter, we share about open positions at OSBHA and upcoming events from partner organizations.
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OSBHA June Newsletter
Ashley McAllister
Jun 26, 2020
In our June newsletter, our Interim Executive Director Maureen Hinman shares an update on OSBHA, we announce our upcoming youth forum, and share a video made by Student Health Advocates on how to contact your legislators....
OSBHA Statement on Black Lives Matter
OSBHA
Jun 1, 2020
We believe that Black Lives Matter, and today we are calling for an end to the structural racism that underlies state-sanctioned violence. We recognize that all forms of oppression are connected — in addition to the police brutality that Black people face, we know that Black youth are disproportionately disciplined within our education systems, that Black people have less access...
OSBHA May Newsletter: An interview with Laurie Huffman & announcement of an upcoming youth forum!
Ashley McAllister
May 29, 2020
In our May newsletter, we interview outgoing Executive Director Laurie Huffman, share highlights from the Student Health Advocates, and announce an upcoming event.
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COVID-19 Update - Which SBHCs are open in Oregon?
jessica@osbha.org
May 28, 2020
Some School-Based Health Centers in Oregon are open and seeing patients, while others are closed or have modified operations. The list below includes a list of SBHCs in each Oregon county, the latest information we have on whether they are open or closed, a phone number to reach them, and notes on operations. OSBHA will keep this information updated if we receive any updated...
OSBHA Executive Director Transition
jessica@osbha.org
May 12, 2020
I’m writing to let you know of an upcoming leadership change at the Oregon School-Based Health Alliance. Following a long-planned transition process, I will be leaving my position as Executive Director on June 12....
A Message from the National School-Based Health Alliance
jessica@osbha.org
May 5, 2020
School-Based Health Center (SBHC) COVID-19 Listening and Learning Sessions...
OSBHA April Newsletter: COVID-19 Advocacy, Telehealth, and Opportunities
Ashley McAllister
Apr 16, 2020
In our April newsletter, we share about our advocacy in response to COVID-19, telehealth from the perspective of three Student Health Advocates, and other opportunities during this time....
Youth Blog: Neurology of Worry: Breaking the Cycle
Student Health Advocates
Apr 10, 2020
This blog post is by Salma Sheikh, a member of OSBHA Student Health Advocates.
Neurology of Worry: Breaking the Cycle
Why is it that we worry so much? Even though we know that worrying may be detrimental to our health or to us achieving our goals, we still worry because let’s face it—sometimes there’s a lot to worry about....
